How far is Louisville, KY, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Louisville (Louisville International Airport) is 462 miles / 744 kilometers / 402 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Louisville (SDF) is 570 miles / 918 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 37 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Louisville International Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Louisville
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Louisville. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 462.475 miles
- 744.282 kilometers
- 401.880 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 461.396 miles
- 742.544 kilometers
- 400.942 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Richmond to Louisville?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Louisville International Airport is 1 hour and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Louisville?
There is no time difference between Richmond and Louisville.
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Louisville International Airport (SDF)
On average, flying from Richmond to Louisville generates about 93 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 93 kilograms equals 205 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Louisville
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Louisville International Airport (SDF).
Airport information
Origin | Richmond International Airport |
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City: | Richmond, VA |
Country: | United States |
IATA Code: | RIC |
ICAO Code: | KRIC |
Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W |
Destination | Louisville International Airport |
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City: | Louisville, KY |
Country: | United States |
IATA Code: | SDF |
ICAO Code: | KSDF |
Coordinates: | 38°10′27″N, 85°44′9″W |